The Tax Multiplier Is Smaller in Absolute Value Than the Government

question 193

Multiple Choice

The tax multiplier is smaller in absolute value than the government purchases multiplier because some portion of the

• A)decrease in taxes will be saved by households and not spent,and some portion will be spent on imported goods.
• B)decrease in taxes will be saved by households and not spent,and some portion will be spent on consumer durable goods.
• C)increase in government purchases will be saved by households and not spent,and some portion will be spent on imported goods.
• D)increase in government purchases will be saved by households and not spent,and some portion will be spent on consumer durable goods.

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Definitions:

Market Rate

The current price or interest rate at which securities, commodities, or currencies are traded in a competitive and public market.

Straight-line Method

A method of allocating a fixed asset's cost evenly over its useful life for the purpose of depreciation.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which may not reflect its market value.

Semiannual

Occurring twice a year; a term often used in the context of interest payments, dividends, or certain financial reporting periods.